James is survived by his sister, Pamela S. Felton of Bailey; and his aunts, Cathy Parrish and husband (uncle), Jeffery, of Benson, Lois Webb, Geraldine Long, Jeanette Garris and Ruby Lucas; and his uncle, Kenneth Strickland.

Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.